Renting in Fredericton
How to search, apply and settle in when you rent a home in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
How to search
Start by deciding what matters most: budget, number of bedrooms, whether you want an apartment or a house, and which part of town suits your day. Fredericton is split by the Saint John River, so it helps to read the Fredericton neighbourhood guides before you choose where to look.
Then browse Fredericton rentals, or narrow it to apartments for rent in Fredericton or houses for rent in Fredericton. On each listing, look at the rent, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the date it is available, the lease term, and what it says about pets, smoking, parking, laundry, heating and which utilities are included.
How applying works here
- Open a listing that is available and read the details.
- Book a viewing from the calendar on the listing. It shows open times over the next 14 days. Choose a day and time and enter your name, email and phone number.
- Apply using the application form on the same listing. Your name, email and phone number are required. You can also add your move-in date, who will live there, employment, income, pets, current address and references.
- We get in touch about the next steps. Leases are signed online.
Rented listings stay visible, but their forms are closed. If a place you like has gone, send a message through the contact page and ask what else may be coming up.
Documents landlords commonly ask for
- Photo identification.
- Proof of income or employment, such as a letter from your employer or recent pay information.
- References from previous landlords or other people who can speak to your history as a tenant.
- For students, some landlords ask about a co-signer. Ask early if that applies to you.
What is required varies between landlords, so ask what you need before you apply.
Moving in during a Canadian winter
Winter in a city like Fredericton makes some questions more important. Ask them before you sign, not after the first storm.
- How is the home heated, and is the heat included in the rent?
- Who pays for electricity and water, and how is it billed?
- Who clears snow from the driveway, steps and walkways?
- Is parking included? Is there a plug-in for a block heater?
- Where does the car go on days when streets are being cleared of snow?
- What is the insulation and window situation, and are there any known drafts?
Tenancy law in New Brunswick
Residential tenancies in New Brunswick are governed by the Residential Tenancies Act and overseen by the provincial Residential Tenancies Tribunal. Security deposits are held by the province rather than by the landlord. For the current rules on leases, deposits, rent and ending a tenancy, check the Government of New Brunswick and Service New Brunswick websites.
This page is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, speak to a qualified professional or the provincial authorities.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a rental on this site?
- Open the listing and fill in the application form on that page. Your name, email and phone number are required. Details such as move-in date, employment and references are optional on the form.
How do I book a viewing?
- Each available listing has a viewing calendar. It shows open times over the next 14 days. Pick a day and a time, then enter your name, email and phone number.
What do I need to have ready to rent?
- Landlords commonly ask for photo identification, proof of income or employment and references from past landlords. Requirements differ, so ask what a particular landlord wants.
Who pays for heat and electricity?
- It depends on the home. Check what the listing says is included, and ask how the home is heated and whether heat, electricity and water are in the rent.
Does the landlord hold my security deposit?
- In New Brunswick, security deposits are held by the province rather than by the landlord. Check the Government of New Brunswick website for the current rules.
Where do I find the rules for tenants and landlords?
- Residential tenancies in New Brunswick are governed by the Residential Tenancies Act and overseen by the provincial Residential Tenancies Tribunal. The Government of New Brunswick and Service New Brunswick publish the current rules.
Why are some listings marked as rented?
- Rented properties stay on the site so you can see what has gone. Their application and viewing forms are closed. Available listings are shown first.